California · Hiking

True Meadow

3.4 mi
round trip
678 ft
climb
7,237 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is True Meadow open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name True Meadow, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

True Meadow is a moderate, out-and-back hike in the Kern River Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California. The trail is 3.4 miles long, with an elevation gain of 678 feet from the low point at 6,596 feet to the high point at 7,237 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is marked as a natural-surface trail. The trail is open year-round, and riders and horses are both allowed. It is not an accessible route. For planning, the climb is about 680 feet one way. The trail is listed as moderate, so expect the terrain to be more than flat and easy. Bartolas and Cane Meadow are both hikes about 1.4 miles away. Church Domes, a climbing area, is about 3.3 miles off. Horse Meadow Campground is about 7.9 miles away and offers a place to stay.